Blocking the way

Chapter 88: Blocking the Way

Watching Kiba and the others enter

the Forest of Death, Shirakawa Izumi clenched his fists, a smile of confidence

on his face. "Ten minutes, just ten minutes left! Shiga, let's stick to

the plan!"

"Right! Our 6-point map shows

two optimal routes. Compared to the 4-point map, the other optimal route is

much closer. The defense teams likely bought the 2-point and 4-point maps based

on their points—one has 2 points, the other has 4. According to the plan, we'll

take the shortcut route on the 6-point map. Their team isn't as strong as ours,

so they shouldn't intercept us," Shiga Taketake explained.

"That's good!" Shirakawa

Izumi nodded, convinced by Shiga's words. "Hey, doesn't ten minutes seem a

bit long?"

The teammates behind him chuckled.

Their faces showed confidence.

Treating this test as a mission, they had the upper hand in intelligence and

team strength. The other side had no feasible plan and three members sure to

hinder their progress.

Even if Kiba, Hirohiko, and Yukina

were geniuses, they couldn't win!

Besides, Shiga Taketake and Kiuchi

Kento were powerful figures, each winning three consecutive victories. Not to

mention Hyuga Yutaka, known as the "strongest ninja."

In the end, they believed Hyuga

Yutaka would win.

As for why?

Isn't it obvious? Taki Kiba's trump card and

foreshadowing with water prison techniques were cracked by Yutaka in a short

time. No matter how you look at it, Yutaka would win in the end.

Although Taki Kiba's tactics showed his strength,

Yutaka's absolute power broke through them. Clearly, Taki Kiba wasn't as good

as Yutaka.

Impossible! They have no chance of winning!

Shirakawa Izumi shook his head,

denying any chance of Kiba and the others winning. His teammates seemed to

share the same thought.

Shiga Taketake glanced at

Shirakawa, frowning slightly. Something feels off.

Hope it's just my imagination...

Shiga Taketake shook his head

slightly.

Hyuga Yutaka noticed Shiga

Taketake's unease and frowned slightly. Is it because he's leading a team for the first

time? Or nervous about the cooperation? Hope it doesn't affect his judgment.

I want to see his full potential.

Hyuga Yutaka turned his gaze to

the entrance of the Forest of Death. Ten minutes had passed, and as the

attackers, they could enter!

Shirakawa Izumi had already led

his teammates in, with Kiuchi Kento following. Hyuga Yutaka and Shiga Taketake

had to keep up.

Upon entering the forest, the

light dimmed considerably. Shady trees were everywhere, and the scenery was

similar, making it easy to lose one's way.

"Let's split up!"

Shirakawa Izumi said, ready to pursue the best route on the 4-point map.

"Wait a minute!" Hyuga

Yutaka suddenly stopped them, looking up with a surprised expression.

His Byakugan activated, focusing

on the branches of a giant tree directly opposite them. The tree had thick

branches and leaves, obscuring vision.

What's wrong?

Everyone exchanged puzzled looks.

But knowing Hyuga Yutaka's

Byakugan had a 360-degree view and could see through objects, they knew

something was amiss.

Everyone quickly touched their

ninja bags, readying their kunai and becoming vigilant.

"Come out! I've seen

you!" Hyuga Yutaka shouted.

"Sure enough, I can't hide

from the Byakugan," a voice called from the branches as three figures

leapt down.

As they landed, Shirakawa Izumi

and Shiga Taketake immediately launched an attack, throwing kunai.

The three figures deftly dodged

the kunai, landing safely.

Thunk!

The kunai embedded themselves in

the tree trunk.

Standing calmly before them were

Kiba, Hirohiko, and Yukina. The voice belonged to Kiba.

Hyuga Yutaka slowly reached into

his ninja bag, his expression serious. His Byakugan focused on the trio,

especially Kiba.

Having fought Kiba before, Hyuga

Yutaka knew how formidable he was. Their battle could likely end in mutual

defeat. Taki Kiba's strength was not to be underestimated.

I should use the explosive tags!

Hyuga Yutaka hesitated, then

swapped the kunai in his hand for one with an explosive tag. He was about to

throw it when he suddenly stopped.

Wait.

This isn't Kiba's real body! The chakra... and the

three acupoints are normal. It's a shadow clone!

Hyuga Yutaka paused, not throwing

the kunai.

Where is the real Kiba?

Using his Byakugan's 360-degree

view, he searched for Kiba but found no sign of him.

Strange, where could he be? Hyuga Yutaka frowned.

The others didn't act rashly, each

lost in thought.

Is he using himself as bait to hold us back while

the others cover those three idiots? If there's no careful plan, this is simple

but effective. No! We need to hurry, catch up to those three idiots, and finish

the battle quickly!

Shirakawa Izumi's eyes darted

behind the trio to the entrance of the best route on the 4-point map.

Does he think he's bait? Is there a conspiracy here?

Shiga Taketake was filled with

doubts.

Snort! Trying to show off your genius again? Think

you can stop the six of us? How dare you underestimate me! Brat who graduated

early!

Kiuchi Taketo's face was cold, but

anger burned in his eyes.

Their eyes focused on Kiba, who

noticed and smiled.

Looks like it's going even better than I thought!

Knowing I'm a shadow clone, Hyuga Yutaka won't act rashly.

The reaction of Shirakawa Izumi's group was exactly

as I planned!